It's hot. You're hungry. And the blazing box known as the stove is appliance non grata. Fortunately the body goes into summer mode when the mercury rises and seldom craves slow-cooked comfort food, allowing us to kick the range to the curb to keep the kitchen cool and the power-usage minimal.

Here are 10 ways to indulge in the best of summer non-cooking while keeping the stove at bay.